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Monday, March 16, 2026

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CBP Short-circuits Alleged Attempt to Smuggle $309,220 in Unreported Currency at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents at the Laredo Port of Entry this week pulled the plug on an alleged attempt to smuggle $309,220 in unreported currency hidden in a microwave oven in an outbound enforcement action. “Our frontline officers effectively applied their observational and inspectional skills and

CBP Officers Seize $370,000 in Cocaine Hidden in Tractor at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week seized nearly $370,000 in alleged cocaine hidden in a tractor trailer.                                      “Our CBP officers utilized their training, experience and seized

CBP Officers Seize Currency and Nearly $1 Million in Cocaine at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized a significant amount of cocaine and currency valued at nearly $1 million in two separate incidents at our international bridges within the Laredo Port of Entry. “These seizures provide a great example of teamwork and the enforcement efforts conducted daily by our

LAREDO GETS STATE-OF-THE-ART CRIME LAB, SECURED BY RAYMOND ALONGSIDE LOCAL OFFICIALS

Courtesy Abigail Martinez, LAREDO, TEXAS – Representative Richard Peña Raymond (Laredo), Chairman of the House Committee on Human Services, joined local officials, city and county law enforcement for the grand opening of the new Oscar “O.J.” Hale Crime Lab. As Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations during the 81st Texas Legislature, Rep. Raymond helped

CBP Seizes $266,000 in Unreported Currency at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents at the Laredo Port of Entry seized $266,000 in unreported currency in an outbound enforcement action this weekend at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge. “Our outbound team maintained their vigilance, utilized their keen inspection skills and seized a significant load of

CBP Officers Intercept Narcotics Valued at Over $2.5 Million at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to work at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge seized methamphetamines in two unrelated enforcement actions with a combined value of more than $2.5 million this past Labor Day weekend. “There was no day off for our CBP officers working at the international bridges this

Bills Considered & Approved by Human Services Committee, Chaired by Rep. Raymond Now Law

Courtesy David Leo, AUSTIN, TX — Chairman Richard Peña Raymond, head of the House Committee on Human Services concluded a busy 84th legislative Session having considered 122 separate bills including 10 major pieces of Sunset legislation. Chairman Raymond and his nine member panel oversee the state’s multi-billion dollar Medicaid program, child and elder care services, foster

CBP Officers Seize More Than Half a Million in Heroin and Cocaine at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to work at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized heroin and cocaine with a combined value of $656,207 this past weekend. “These are excellent interceptions from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Joseph Misenhelter, Laredo Port of Entry.  “These seizures demonstrate how our

Chairman Raymond Appointed to HHSC Transition Legislative Oversight Committee

Courtesy David Leo, AUSTIN, TX – Representative Richard Peña Raymond (Laredo), Chairman of the House Committee on Human Services, has been appointed by the Speaker of the House to the Health and Human Services (HHSC) Transition Legislative Oversight Committee. Chairman Raymond will continue the effort that he, Chairman Four Price, Representative Cindy Burkett and other

Veteran CBP executive Bradd Skinner assumes Assistant Director, Trade Operations post at Laredo Field Office

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this week that 29-year veteran CBP/DHS executive Bradd Skinner has become the new permanent Assistant Director, Field Operations for Trade Operations at Laredo Field Office. “I look forward to reconnecting with fellow federal partners and trade stakeholders in South Texas with whom I

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